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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.57, 534.74 and 125.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.57, 534.74 and 125.41 is: 188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.57 : 534.74 = 125.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.57/534.74 = 125.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.57x = 534.74 × 125.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.57x = 67,061.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,061.74/356.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.08

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